AerFin has identified the shortage of high-pressure turbine (HPT) blades as the biggest constraint now impacting CFM International CFM56 engine overhauls, with repercussions resonating throughout the global engine maintenance market.
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Fiji Airways has announced the appointment of Paul Scurrah as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 November 2025, marking the beginning of a new era for the Fijian flag carrier.
SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has expanded its modern narrowbody fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8, bearing serial number 65331. The aircraft was delivered in 2025 and is part of the airline’s broader plan to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability across its European and regional routes.
Lufthansa has announced the return of its nonstop service between Munich and Riyadh, commencing 26 October 2025. The route will operate three times a week, departing Munich at 21:45 and arriving in Riyadh at 04:50 local time the following day. The return flight departs Riyadh at 06:25, arriving back in Munich at 10:25, allowing passengers smooth onward connections across Lufthansa’s…
AerCap, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has announced the delivery of the first of twenty Airbus A321LR aircraft to Etihad Airways. The handover took place at a ceremonial event held at the Airbus Delivery Center in Hamburg, Germany, marking a key milestone in Etihad’s ongoing narrowbody fleet modernization strategy.
Airbus faced another challenging month in August 2025, as the manufacturer continues to grapple with supply chain disruptions and production bottlenecks. The company delivered 60 aircraft during August, a modest improvement compared to the same month last year, yet still below the pace required to meet its ambitious full-year target.
Turkish Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 11734, powered by LEAP-1A32 engines from CFM International. The delivery is part of the airline’s aggressive fleet expansion strategy supporting both domestic and international network growth.
